Are you tired of seeing your car’s paint lose its luster, no matter how often you wash it? Do you feel like your vehicle’s exterior has lost that smooth, glass-like finish it once had? At San Diego Select, we specialize in Clay Bar Decontamination, a premium service designed to remove embedded contaminants from your car’s surface and restore its showroom shine. Whether you’re in La Jolla, Mission Valley, or anywhere in San Diego County, our fully mobile team brings the detail to you, complete with our own water and power supply.
Clay bar decontamination is a highly effective process that removes stubborn contaminants from your car’s paintwork that regular washing can’t touch. Over time, your vehicle’s exterior accumulates microscopic particles like industrial fallout, tree sap, brake dust, and road tar. These contaminants bond to the surface, creating a rough texture and dulling the paint’s shine.
Using a specialized automotive clay bar and lubricant, our skilled technicians gently glide the clay over the surface, lifting and removing these impurities. The result? A smooth, clean surface that’s ready for additional protection, such as wax or ceramic coating.
At San Diego Select, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results and unmatched convenience. Here’s why our clay bar decontamination service stands out:
Our clay bar decontamination service is designed to deliver comprehensive results. Here’s what you can expect:
Your car’s paint is constantly exposed to harsh elements, especially in San Diego’s coastal environment. Salt from the ocean, UV rays, and industrial fallout can all take a toll on your vehicle’s exterior. Over time, these contaminants can cause oxidation, etching, and even rust if left untreated.Clay bar decontamination is a crucial step in maintaining your car’s appearance and protecting its value. It’s not just about making your car look good – it’s about preserving its long-term health and ensuring it stays in pristine condition for years to come.
We recommend clay bar decontamination every 6-12 months, depending on your driving conditions and environment.
While DIY kits are available, improper technique can cause scratches or marring. Trusting a professional ensures safe and effective results.
Yes, when performed by trained professionals using the right products and techniques, clay bar decontamination is completely safe.
Clay bar decontamination removes surface contaminants, while polishing addresses scratches and swirl marks. Both services complement each other for a flawless finish.
Your car is more than just a mode of transportation – it’s an investment. At San Diego Select, we’re committed to helping you protect that investment and keep your vehicle looking its best. Our clay bar decontamination service is the perfect way to restore your car’s smoothness and shine, pair it with another of our services for long-lasting protection.
Don’t let contaminants dull your car’s appearance any longer. Contact San Diego Select Detailing today to schedule your clay bar decontamination service. Whether you’re in Bankers Hill, Golden Hill, or Oceanside, we’re here to bring the detail to you. Experience the difference of professional car care and unlock your vehicle’s true potential. Call us now or book online to get started!
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Frustrated with everything that the car wash leaves behind?
Does your paint not shine like it used to?
In love with your car and want to preserve your investment for the long term?
That is why we are here. Not only do we leave you with flawless results, but we make sure that your paint, leather, and other materials are protected for years to come. We will treat your car (and you) like one of our own.
The shampoo and hot water extraction is the best possible care for your FABRIC seats.
We will bathe your seats in thick foam shampoo, agitate it with a fabric brush attachment on a drill, and then extract all the grime, dirt, stains and contaminant from the seats with hot water at 210ºF. If your seats need a refresh, this is as good as it gets. Because the service takes 45 minutes on average, and only a small percent of vehicles need it we charge extra for it. Don't worry - its only $50 extra. Totally worth it.
Do you have any little scrapes and scratches that bother you?
We can handle it.. to an extent. We are polishing experts - so if the scratch isn't too deep, we can get it out. Ever heard of "The Fingernail Test", this is a great way to know if your scratches are fixable. If you feel the scratch will your fingernail and you can feel a groove in the paint, it it probably a little bit too deep ~in the sections where the groove is~
A clay bar is exactly what it sounds like, a little ball of malleable puddy.
This is used in the decontamination phase of the detail to prepare your paint for protection. Clay Bar Detailing is essential for preparing your vehicle's paint for protection by ensuring it is free of contaminants.
Every exterior detail has 3 phases: 1. Wash 2. Decontaminate 3. Protect. The decontamination stage is responsible for removing from the paint everything that doesn't come off from the wash.
Remember when you bought your car and the paint was smooth to the touch? That is the goal of this stage. Remove all the crusty junk that is stuck to you paint. This way, when we apply sealant (protection) to your paint it will adhere to the paint itself, rather than the junk sitting on the surface. This will give the sealant its longest possible useful life.
For the same reason that you get an oil change. Engines are expensive to replace (8-15K) so we take good care of them. So is your paint - the average paint job costing around $5,000. If you don't protect your paint with some type of ceramic, wax, or sealant, your paint WILL fail.
In San Diego, our biggest enemy is the sun, or the salt if you live near the beach. Next time you are in a big parking lot, look around at the hoods of the vehicles. You will notice around 1/6 vehicles have completely delaminated clear coat.
That means the paint looks like dead skin on the surface and you could peel it off with you fingers. Not pretty. There is a simple solution to ensure your vehicle never ends up like this. Exterior Detailing. Bonus points for a ceramic coating with is the best protection possible.
